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Koelnmesse and Fiere di Parma proudly announce the expansion of their partnership. Having successfully collaborated in the Food-Tec industry for the past 8 years, the two organizations are now extending their cooperation to the Food & Beverage sector

The value of exports increased in 2023, surpassing 52 billion euros, but volumes fell slightly. The data presented at the launch of the 22nd edition of Cibus, at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry.

The numbers of the 22nd edition surpass all previous editions. Scheduled in Parma from May 7th to 10th, the leading trade show in the Italian agri-food sector has set a sold out.

Cibus Connecting Italy, the two-day Italian agri-food exhibition, closed today with very positive exhibitor and visitor figures, which reflect the vitality and creativity of a sector that has survived the pandemic period unscathed and that is identifying the best strategies for addressing the problems arising from inflation. Over 20,000 operators visited the stands of the Italian food companies.

Over the two days of the event, the focus is on events (about 40 scheduled ones), innovation (with about 500 product innovations on display at the exhibition) and four new thematic areas: Made in Italy fresh fruit and vegetables, ingredients and technology for gelato and pastry, nutraceuticals and plant-based functional products.

The Cibus Connecting Italy international food fair opens on Wednesday for two days (29 & 30 March) at Fiere di Parma. Expecting to accommodate 20 thousand operators from all over the world, this year’s international food fair will showcase around a thousand agri-food brands across four special areas: fresh fruit and vegetables; functional plant-based ingredients; nutraceuticals and sports supplements; and ingredients and technological solutions for ice cream and patisserie.

The fair is presenting a catalogue of over 500 innovation-based products. 100 of these will be on show on 29 and 30 March, in Pavilion 4 of the Fiere di Parma trade fair. The products in the catalogue of new entries for this Cibus see a variety of claims with health-food trends, heightened awareness of sustainability and new packs are taking centre stage. At the same time, the trend in showcasing locally-sourced flavours which place the accent on all-Italian territories, traditions and flavours is showing no sign of abating.

Following the favourable decisions taken firstly on March 7 by the General Meeting of Fiere di Parma, and later on March 9 by the Board of Directors of Fiera Milano, the agreement between the two companies was finally signed for a harmonised management of their events dedicated to the agri-food sector, namely Cibus and Tuttofood.

There is no development without innovation, with a focus on the evolution of national and international demand. This is the essential assumption with which Cibus Connecting Italy 2023 returns to the stage in Parma on 29 and 30 March.

Four new areas in the Made in Italy Food&Beverage Exhibition, with focus on the Ho.Re.Ca sector and sustainability - Hundreds of innovative products presented at the event.

The Cibus conference was held today in Salerno: starting at Cibus Connecting Italy in March 2023, Cibus will host a large area dedicated to fresh fruit and vegetable products – the Fiere di Parma project developed in collaboration with Edamus Consortium – Italian Fruit Village.

The 21st edition of the fair was a collective, but not unexpected, representation of the vitality of the Made in Italy agri-food sector and of the trade fair that has been representing it for over forty years

Success of the Ho.Re.Ca. Area – Presentation of a new tool for measuring the performance of bars and restaurants - Ho.Re.Ca. sector paves the way for exports

One of the themes of the 21 st edition of Cibus is how to combine the need to manufacture more eco-sustainable products with the inflationary storm and the scarcity of raw materials and materials.

A collection of funds and food products in support of the Milan-based non-profit organization working in Ukraine was jointly presented at Cibus

The 21st edition of Cibus, the international exhibition of the agri-food sector organized by Fiere di Parma and Federalimentare, opened today.

Parma Cibus 2022, organized by Fiere di Parma and Federalimentare, opens on 3rd May.

Ready to conquer the domestic and foreign market - Innovation underpinned by the tradition of taste and eco-sustainability - The complete list on the Cibus.it website - A selection of 100 products at the exhibition in the “Cibus Innovation Corner”

The programme of the 21st edition of Cibus was presented in Milan today - Foreign buyers return, confirming positive export outlook - Many new and sustainable products on display - Industry, Agriculture and Distribution discuss how to manage current issues

Overseas buyers are back, three thousand exhibiting companies and all interventions in today's press conference

The acquisition gives life to the largest event for the Ho.Re.Ca. sector in the UK and Europe

Thanks to “Koeln Parma Exhibitions” the partnership between the two food leaders grows and is strengthened.

The 20th edition of Cibus ending today. Key figures: The declarations of Minister Giorgetti visiting the booths. Excellent results anticipating record edition of Cibus 2022 in Parma from 3 to 6 May.

The warnings of the Young Entrepreneurs of Federalimentare. Confagricoltura rejects the Nutriscore. The Horeca world at Cibus. Cellie and Mantovani at Cibus Off

The statements of Minister Stefano Patuanelli at Cibus second day. Exports of Italian GIs grow. Finance ready to support the sector digital and ecosustainable change. Growing opposition to the Nutriscore.

Cibus 2021 opens on Tuesday 31 August in Parma. Conquering new foreign markets also to fight against counterfeits. Environmentally sustainable re-organization of the production system. Innovation, creativity and respect for local traditions.

500 new products to discover at the exhibition, the collateral event “Cibus Off”, which will host meetings and events from 29 August to 5 September, meetings and initiatives at the exhibition dedicated to Large-Scale Retail and Out of Home professionals.

The fair will be a testing ground for the agri-food sector and national economy – Event safety is ensured by the success of the vaccination campaign – Thanks to renewed mobility, buyers also expected from Europe and overseas – Three ministers plus agroindustry and distribution leaders will attend.

The press conference on Cibus 2021 was held today – The event represents the restart of the made-in-Italy agri-food sector and its exports – Speeches by Luigi Di Maio, Carlo Ferro, Ivano Vacondio, Gino Gandolfi, Antonio Cellie.

Cibus will be the first major Italian agri-food exhibition to reopen its doors after the closure caused by the pandemic emergency. It will take place in the first week of September, from Tuesday, August 31 to Friday, September 3 and is, as always, organized by Fiere di Parma and Federalimentare. Cibus will, of course, follow the safety protocols set forth by the Italian Government and the health authorities.

Following the monitoring the evolution of the pandemic on international scale and the involvement of all stakeholders, italian and international buyers and agrifood companies, Fiere di Parma in agreement with Federalimentare – the Italian Food & Drink Industry Federation- is confirming the dates of Cibus 2021: the show is scheduled from Tuesday August 31st to Friday September 3rd.

The show will run either mid-June or beginning of September. Surveys in progress involving exhibitors and italian and international buyers. Dedicated extraordinary budget to Top Buyers’incoming.

From transition to transformation, how to react to the new scenarios opened by the Covid-19 emergency. This is the topic to be discussed by the community of Cibus Forum that will take place on 2 and 3 September 2020 at the Parma exhibition centre.

Cibus has been postponed to next year from 4 to 7 May 2021 in Parma. Meanwhile Fiere di Parma and Federalimentare have announced an international Forum on 2-3 September 2020 in Parma addressing the restart of the agri-food sector – The innovative online platform “My Business Cibus” designed for international operators to facilitate the matching between trade operators and the Authentic Italian Food is ready to go

Decision taken by Fiere di Parma and Federalimentare in light of the unpredictable development of the outbreak. Cibus 2020 rescheduled for 1-4 September 2020.

The culture of healthy and sustainable food, a relaunch of domestic consumption, the connection with the local area and flexibility as key to the export sector. These are the topics that Industry and distribution players will discuss at Cibus from 11 to 14 May. The next date is already set for 4 May 2021, as Cibus turns into an annual event.

The oncoming edition of Cibus 2020 will focus on environmental sustainability, the renewed attention to issues such as ethics, transparency and respect for the land by the Italian agri-food supply chain.

The Cibus smart formula numbers double leading to the annual frequency of the event – Three thousand foreign buyers, some from Vinitaly – Satisfaction of the exhibiting companies.

500 new products, 10,000 business operators, 3,000 of whom foreign buyers – New relationships between the Italian food industry and international large-scale retailers – Concern about the US threat of new tariffs, but traffic light labels are more worrying.

Cibus, the major professional Show for authentic italian food products comes back to Parma – Italy. On April 10&11- 2019 “Cibus Connect” – Cibus smart edition that runs every other year- returns with its simplified formula and lay out allowing a more efficient visiting experience.

Cibus “Smart” edition converts the Show in an annual meeting. Back in Parma in 2019, the major Italian food companies and the European & Overseas Top Buyers

Cibus, the international exhibition of Made in Italy food, has turned into a yearly event: already at its second edition, Cibus Connect 2019 has doubled the dedicated pavilions, almost reaching the number of Cibus’ exhibitors.